Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,286 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Pella to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pella have been left by employees working as Intern , Human Resources and Department Manager .

Does Pella pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pella employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pella?

63% of Pella employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pella 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (29) , Machine Operator (23) , Sales (22) , Outside Sales Representative (21) , Manager (20) , Project Coordinator (20) , Sales Associate (17) , Retail Sales Consultant (16) , Operator (15) , Human Resources (12) , Intern (12) , Sales Manager (12)

What are the pros of working at Pella according to real employee reviews?

"They are great at being a people focused culture and there is an unmatched passion for the customers that employees serve." ((in 108 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 92 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 81 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pella according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and could never get a full 40hr work week" ((in 77 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 15 reviews)); "WV market place commission only" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pella layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pella layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pella in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pella locations?

Pella , Murray , Gettysburg , Chicago , Beltsville , Macomb , Auburn Hills , Carroll , Shenandoah , Sioux Center , Orlando , Rockford , Dallas , Detroit , Troy , Denver , Reidsville , Los Angeles , Parsippany , New York , Greensboro , Des Moines , Portland , Jacksonville , Buffalo , Austin , Minneapolis , Warrenville , Saint Louis , West Caldwell

Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,218 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

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68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pella employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jan 2, 2021

Just ok

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

(Pella Mid Atlantic / KC Company). Product can sell itself. You can make $150-200k if you work every day.

Cons

(Pella Mid Atlantic / KC Company). commission is less than industry norm. leads are issued subjectively. Few benefits. No growth.

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. It is our understanding that you were an employee of an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. Pella Corporation and our independently owned distribution partners work to provide a total rewards package that is attractive to all team members and recognizes high-performance. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

4.0

Dec 27, 2020

It was a good company

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay that's for sure

Cons

A lot to learn/ long training

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. At Pella, we offer a total rewards program that includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premium cost sharing, and more. It’s designed to attract, retain, and reward our team members for their hard work and dedication.

5.0

Dec 22, 2020

Love love working for this company!!

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are very competitive, great work atmosphere, top pay!

Cons

Mandatory overtime almost every week 50hrs work weeks, no time and a half.

Pella Response

5y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. We complete an annual competitive market analysis to help ensure our team members receive competitive pay and benefits. We are proud to be a hardworking team. We also recognize the importance of prioritization and working on the things that will help make us the most successful.

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